Festival of Flowers 2013

A few days ago at Pioneer Courthouse Square, I saw people setting out small pots of flowers in a pattern that had been outlined in chalk:And now, the 2013 Festival of Flowers is in full bloom! This year’s design is a tattoo, seen in this aerial view from the PCS’s Facebook page:Yesterday, I visited the Square again. The clouds had cleared, and it warmed up enough for some people to wear short sleeves.Here is a closer view of the flower pots:Most weekdays, weather-permitting, the square is inhabited by downtown office workers, street folks, school groups, and tourists. Yesterday there were many tourists as well as lots of families.I spent a few minutes sitting in one of the plastic chairs scattered here and there. They did not look very comfortable, but they were.After a few minutes, a tiny parade came by.Kind of funny to see this on one of the first days this Spring that we don’t need an umbrella.Maybe they’re practicing for the Grand Floral Parade next Saturday.